komoxhome - Rules of Grammar

Remember to never split an infinitive.
A preposition is something never to end a sentence with.
The passive voice should never be used.
Avoid run-on sentences they are hard to read.
Don't use no double negatives.
Use the semicolon properly, always use it where it is appropriate; and never where it isn't.
Reserve the apostrophe for it's proper use and omit it when its not needed.
Do not put statements in the negative form.
Verbs has to agree with their subjects.
No sentence fragments.
Proofread carefully to see if you words out.
Avoid commas, that are not necessary.
If you reread your work, you can find on rereading a great deal of repetition can be avoided by rereading and editing.
A writer must not shift your point of view.
Eschew dialect, irregardless.
And don't start a sentence with a conjunction.
Don't overuse exclamation marks!!!
Place pronouns as close as possible, especially in long sentences, as of 10 or more words, to their antecedents.
Hyphenate between sy-llables and avoid un-necessary hyphens.
Write all adverbial forms correct.
Don't use contractions in formal writing.
Writing carefully, dangling participles must be avoided.
It is incumbent on us to avoid archaisms.
If any word is improper at the end of a sentence, a linking verb is.
Steer clear of incorrect forms of verbs that have snuck in the language.
Take the bull by the hand and avoid mixing metaphors.
Avoid trendy locutions that sound flaky.
Never, ever use repetitive redundancies.
Everyone should be careful to use a singular pronoun with singular nouns in their writing.
If I've told you once, I've told you a thousand times, resist hyperbole.
Also, avoid awkward or affected alliteration.
Don't string too many prepositional phrases together unless you are walking through the valley of the shadow of death.
Always pick on the correct idiom.
"Avoid overuse of 'quotation "marks."'"
The adverb always follows the verb.
Last but not least, avoid cliches like the plague; They're old hat; seek viable alternatives.
Never use a long word when a diminutive one will do.
Employ the vernacular.
Eschew ampersands & abbreviations, etc.
Parenthetical remarks (however relevant) are unnecessary.
Contractions aren't necessary.
Foreign words and phrases are not apropos.
One should never generalize.
Eliminate quotations. As Ralph Waldo Emerson said, "I hate quotations. Tell me what you know."
Comparisons are as bad as cliches.
Don't be redundant; don't use more words than necessary; it's highly superfluous.
Be more or less specific.
Understatement is always best.
One-word sentences? Eliminate.
Analogies in writing are like feathers on a snake.
Go around the barn at high noon to avoid colloquialisms.
Who needs rhetorical questions?
Exaggeration is a billion times worse than understatement.
capitalize every sentence and remember always end it with a point

With thanks to William Safire

Term Work – 70%	Thinking and Inquiry – 25% Application – 25% Communication – 25% Knowledge and Understanding – 25%
Final Culminating Assessment – 30%

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Overall Expectations
Identity	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	FCA
demonstrate an understanding of the cultural diversity of Aboriginal peoples through a study of Aboriginal literary works	*	*				*		*
analyse information, ideas, issues, and language as they pertain to Aboriginal identity in a variety of informational writings and Aboriginal literary work		*			*		*	*
demonstrate an understanding of how the different forms and styles used in Aboriginal literary works reflect Aboriginal identity						*		*
analyse images in media works related to Aboriginal identity
Relationships
demonstrate an understanding of the relationships depicted in fiction, drama, poetry, and non-fiction by Aboriginal writers (with an emphasis on novels and poetry)	*	*	*	*			*	*
demonstrate an understanding of the ways Aboriginal writers use relationships to promote a vision of Aboriginal communities			*	*	*			*
demonstrate an understanding of form, purpose, audience, and production techniques by designing or creating media works, independently and collaboratively, based on ideas, themes, and issues related to relationships examined in this course			*	*	*	*		*
compare, through analysis, relationships presented in media works by Aboriginal creators
Sovereignty
describe the issues of identity and culture as they relate to sovereignty, as expressed in works by Aboriginal writers	*	*	*	*	*		*	*
describe how sovereignty is expressed in works by Aboriginal writers			*	*		*		*
demonstrate an understanding of the language used in Aboriginal works in connection with sovereignty issues			*	*	*	*	*	*
apply their knowledge of vocabulary and language conventions to read, write, and speak effectively while identifying, developing, or describing Aboriginal sovereignty
analyse themes related to sovereignty, as portrayed in media works by Aboriginal creators
Challenges
assess the challenge of maintaining cultural identity facing Aboriginal peoples, as represented in Aboriginal literature
analyse and assess how stereotyping is depicted in works by Aboriginal creators
identify and assess solutions to challenges suggested in media works by Aboriginal creators
demonstrate an understanding of Aboriginal writers’ descriptions of the challenges faced by Aboriginal peoples
Writing
use a variety of print and electronic primary and secondary sources to gather and analyse information and develop ideas for writing
use a variety of print and electronic primary and secondary sources to gather and analyse information and develop ideas for writing
use a variety of organizational structures and patterns to produce coherent and effective written work
revise their written work, independently and collaboratively, focusing on accuracy of information, clear expression, and consistent use of voice
edit and proofread to produce final drafts, using correctly the grammar, usage, spelling, and punctuation conventions of standard Canadian English, as presented for this course, with the support of print and electronic resources when appropriate